The Solent Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1992 by a number of forward thinking musicians. Given the city of Portsmouth’s rich cultural heritage, the need for a first class symphony orchestra was recognised and so the SSO was established.

Since its inception, the orchestra has provided a forum for local musicians to perform in historic venues as part of a regular concert series. Our current musicians range in profession from teachers to students, marines to computer programmers.

We hope that this website will enable you to find out more about us – whether that be as a potential new player or prospective member of the audience.